USA Today Crossword hints and answers for July 11, 2026
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Clues78
Across39
Down39
DaySaturday
Today’s USA Today Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Sound-boosting gear (3)
Starts with A, ends with PAMP→
4A
Lisa Su's role at AMD (3)
Starts with C, ends with OCEO→
7A
People invited to una fiesta (6)
Starts with A, ends with SAMIGAS→
13A
Brush up on (7)
Starts with R, ends with NRELEARN→
15A
Basketball great Lisa who was the first player to dunk during a WNBA game (6)
Starts with L, ends with ELESLIE→
16A
Ascends, like a rock wall (8)
Starts with C, ends with PCLIMBSUP→
18A
Like an underappreciated hero (6)
Starts with U, ends with GUNSUNG→
19A
___ drum (national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago) (5)
Starts with S, ends with LSTEEL→
20A
"The King and I" setting (4)
Starts with S, ends with MSIAM→
22A
Roti flour (4)
Starts with A, ends with AATTA→
23A
WNBA official (3)
Starts with R, ends with FREF→
25A
Guarantee (6)
Starts with E, ends with EENSURE→
27A
Top ___ Entertainment (record label) (4)
Starts with D, ends with GDAWG→
30A
Tweak, like a manuscript (4)
Starts with E, ends with TEDIT→
32A
What's black-and-white and cute all over (5)
Starts with P, ends with APANDA→
35A
Clarinet's cousin (4)
Starts with O, ends with EOBOE→
36A
Fun ___ (turkey trot, e.g.) (3)
Starts with R, ends with NRUN→
37A
Utterly downhearted (6)
Starts with W, ends with LWOEFUL→
38A
Ben Stiller, to Anne Meara (3)
Starts with S, ends with NSON→
41A
Outdoor gear retailer (3)
Starts with R, ends with IREI→
42A
Actress Plaza named for a Bread song (6)
Starts with A, ends with YAUBREY→
44A
Female lobster (3)
Starts with H, ends with NHEN→
45A
Furry companions (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPETS→
46A
Eyelid issues (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSTYES→
47A
Combine (4)
Starts with M, ends with DMELD→
48A
"___ we forget . . ." (4)
Starts with L, ends with TLEST→
49A
Takes in, like pants (6)
Starts with A, ends with SALTERS→
51A
Airport screening org. (3)
Starts with T, ends with ATSA→
53A
Skin condition (4)
Starts with A, ends with EACNE→
55A
Seeks consent (4)
Starts with A, ends with SASKS→
57A
"Such nonsense!" (5)
Starts with P, ends with WPSHAW→
61A
Frog sounds (6)
Starts with C, ends with SCROAKS→
63A
El Capitan's park (8)
Starts with Y, ends with EYOSEMITE→
65A
Technicolor ___ (Lucille Ball's nickname) (6)
Starts with T, ends with ETESSIE→
66A
Delicate French sandwich cookie (7)
Starts with M, ends with NMACARON→
67A
Apt rhyme for "treats" (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSWEETS→
68A
Publishing VIPs (3)
Starts with E, ends with SEDS→
69A
CPR pro (3)
Starts with E, ends with TEMT→
Down
1D
Storylines (4)
Starts with A, ends with SARCS→
2D
Turn into a puddle (4)
Starts with M, ends with TMELT→
3D
Ballet bend (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPLIE→
4D
___-knit sweater (5)
Starts with C, ends with ECABLE→
5D
Hospital triage sites (Abbr.) (3)
Starts with E, ends with SERS→
6D
Burden (4)
Starts with O, ends with SONUS→
7D
Homecoming invitees (5)
Starts with A, ends with SALUMS→
8D
"It's Raining ___" (3)
Starts with M, ends with NMEN→
9D
Actress who played President Barbie (7)
Starts with I, ends with EISSARAE→
10D
Like penne made from lentils (10)
Starts with G, ends with EGLUTENFREE→
11D
"___ Too Proud" (jukebox musical) (4)
Starts with A, ends with TAINT→
12D
Sonic the Hedgehog company (4)
Starts with S, ends with ASEGA→
14D
Come out of hiding (6)
Starts with E, ends with EEMERGE→
17D
Unrealistic expectation (11)
Starts with P, ends with YPIEINTHESKY→
21D
Uninvited picnic guest (3)
Starts with A, ends with TANT→
24D
Puget Sound transit option (5)
Starts with F, ends with YFERRY→
26D
"Once ___ a Mattress" (4)
Starts with U, ends with NUPON→
27D
South Asian rice pancakes (5)
Starts with D, ends with SDOSAS→
28D
Concerning (5)
Starts with A, ends with TABOUT→
29D
Just barely prevailed (10)
Starts with W, ends with EWONBYANOSE→
31D
Expected (3)
Starts with D, ends with EDUE→
33D
Songs for two (5)
Starts with D, ends with SDUETS→
34D
Elite group of celebs (5)
Starts with A, ends with TALIST→
37D
"Leaves of the Banyan Tree" author Albert (5)
Starts with W, ends with TWENDT→
39D
Nuisance (4)
Starts with P, ends with TPEST→
40D
Slithery swimmer (3)
Starts with E, ends with LEEL→
43D
Let go (7)
Starts with R, ends with ERELEASE→
45D
Blood bank donation (6)
Starts with P, ends with APLASMA→
47D
"___ White in the hall with the rope" (possible Clue accusation) (3)
Starts with M, ends with SMRS→
50D
Makes simpler (5)
Starts with E, ends with SEASES→
52D
Technical details, briefly (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSPECS→
53D
Performs in a musical (4)
Starts with A, ends with SACTS→
54D
Rowing team (4)
Starts with C, ends with WCREW→
58D
Add to the team (4)
Starts with H, ends with EHIRE→
59D
Small matter? (4)
Starts with A, ends with MATOM→
62D
DIYer's purchase (3)
Starts with K, ends with TKIT→
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How many clues are in the USA Today Crossword for July 11, 2026?+
78 clues: 39 Across and 39 Down.
What are some answers in today’s USA Today Crossword?+
For example: Sound-boosting gear (AMP); Lisa Su's role at AMD (CEO); People invited to una fiesta (AMIGAS).
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